Amendments to Various National Indian Gaming Commission Regulations, 4363 [E9-1346]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 15 / Monday, January 26, 2009 / Proposed Rules oversight mechanisms in place to ensure fair and orderly markets and the protection of investors with respect to UTP in any security. Prior Commission Determination Under 5 U.S.C. 601: A Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis was prepared in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 604 in conjunction with the adoption of Release No. 34–35637, which was approved by the Commission on April 21, 1995. Comments to the proposing release and Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis were considered at that time. Office of General Counsel Title: Rules of Practice. Citation: 17 CFR Parts 200 and 201. Authority: 5 U.S.C. 551, 554, 556, and 557. Description: The Commission comprehensively revisited its Rules of Practice (‘‘Rules’’), the procedural rules that govern Commission administrative proceedings. The proceedings include enforcement proceedings initiated by the Commission and review of disciplinary proceedings brought by self-regulatory organizations. They also cover administrative temporary ceaseand-desist and disgorgement orders. The Rules implemented revised procedures for the conduct of hearings, including simplified service of orders instituting proceeding, expanded use of prehearing conferences, codification of policies on the availability of certain investigation files to respondents in enforcement and disciplinary proceedings, issuance of subpoenas returnable prior to hearing and the consideration by administrative law judges of dispositive motions prior to hearing. Prior Commission Determination Under 5 U.S.C. 601: A Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis was prepared in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 604 in conjunction with the adoption of Release No. 34–35833, which was approved by the Commission on June 9, 1995. The Commission received no comments on the Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis. Office of the Chief Accountant Title: Amendments to Rule 102(e): Appearance and practice before the Commission. Citation: 17 CFR 201.102. Authority: 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq. Description: These amendments to the Commission’s Rules of Practice clarify the Commission’s standard for determining when accountants engage in ‘‘improper professional conduct’’ such that the Commission can censure, suspend or bar accountants who appear and practice before it. VerDate Nov<24>2008 13:45 Jan 23, 2009 Jkt 217001 Prior Commission Determination Under 5 U.S.C. 601: A Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis was prepared in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 604 in conjunction with the adoption of Release No. 34–40567, which was approved by the Commission on October 19, 1998. Comments to the proposing release and Initial Regulatory Flexibility analysis were considered at that time. * * * * * Title: Rule 10A–1: Notice to the Commission pursuant to Section 10A of the Exchange Act. Citation: 17 CFR 240.10A–1. Authority: 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq. Description: These rules are designed to implement the reporting requirements in Section 10A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Prior Commission Determination Under 5 U.S.C. 601: A Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis was prepared in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 604 in conjunction with the adoption of Release No. 34–38387, which was approved by the Commission on March 12, 1997. Comments to the proposing release and Initial Regulatory Flexibility analysis were considered at that time. The Commission invites public comment on both the list and on the rules to be reviewed. By the Commission. Dated: January 14, 2009. Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–1173 Filed 1–23–09; 8:45 am] 4363 DATES: Submit comments on the proposed various amendments to the National Indian Gaming Commission regulations on or before March 9, 2009. ADDRESSES: Comments can be faxed, mailed, or e-mailed. Mail comments to ‘‘Comments on Administrative Regulations,’’ National Indian Gaming Commission, 1441 L St., NW., Washington, DC 20005, Attn: Rebecca Chapman, Office of General Counsel. Comments may be faxed to 202–632– 7066 (not a toll-free number). Comments may be sent electronically to adminregs@nigc.gov. Comments may also be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking portal at www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Chapman, Staff Attorney, Office of General Counsel, at (202) 632– 7003; fax (202) 632–7066 (not toll-free numbers). Congress established the National Indian Gaming Commission under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 (25 U.S.C. 2701– 21) (‘‘IGRA’’) to regulate gaming on Indian lands. The NIGC issued a proposed rule updating various NIGC regulations and streamlining procedures. The NIGC then published it in the Federal Register on December 22, 2008 (73 FR 78242). The proposed rule provided for public comments to be submitted by February 5, 2009. The NIGC is extending the comment period to March 9, 2009. Comments should be submitted on or before that date. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 25 CFR Parts 502, 514, 531, 533, 535, 537, 539, 556, 558, 571, and 573 Dated: January 14, 2009. Philip N. Hogen, Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission. Norman H. DesRosiers, Vice Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission. [FR Doc. E9–1346 Filed 1–23–09; 8:45 am] Amendments to Various National Indian Gaming Commission Regulations DEPARTMENT OF LABOR BILLING CODE 8011–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Indian Gaming Commission BILLING CODE 7565–01–P AGENCY: National Indian Gaming Commission, Interior. ACTION: Notice of extension of comment period. Occupational Safety and Health Administration SUMMARY: The National Indian Gaming Commission (‘‘NIGC’’) announces the extension of the comment period on the proposed rule concerning various amendments to the National Indian Gaming Commission regulations. The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on December 22, 2008 (73 FR 78242). The NIGC is extending the comment period to March 9, 2009. [Docket No. OSHA–2007–0066] PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 29 CFR Part 1926 RIN 1218–AC01 Cranes and Derricks in Construction AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Proposed rule; notice of hearing. SUMMARY: OSHA is convening an informal public hearing to receive E:\FR\FM\26JAP1.SGM 26JAP1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 15 (Monday, January 26, 2009)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 4363]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-1346]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Indian Gaming Commission

25 CFR Parts 502, 514, 531, 533, 535, 537, 539, 556, 558, 571, and 
573


Amendments to Various National Indian Gaming Commission 
Regulations

AGENCY: National Indian Gaming Commission, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: The National Indian Gaming Commission (``NIGC'') announces the 
extension of the comment period on the proposed rule concerning various 
amendments to the National Indian Gaming Commission regulations. The 
proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on December 22, 
2008 (73 FR 78242). The NIGC is extending the comment period to March 
9, 2009.

DATES: Submit comments on the proposed various amendments to the 
National Indian Gaming Commission regulations on or before March 9, 
2009.

ADDRESSES: Comments can be faxed, mailed, or e-mailed. Mail comments to 
``Comments on Administrative Regulations,'' National Indian Gaming 
Commission, 1441 L St., NW., Washington, DC 20005, Attn: Rebecca 
Chapman, Office of General Counsel. Comments may be faxed to 202-632-
7066 (not a toll-free number). Comments may be sent electronically to 
adminregs@nigc.gov. Comments may also be submitted through the Federal 
eRulemaking portal at www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Chapman, Staff Attorney, 
Office of General Counsel, at (202) 632-7003; fax (202) 632-7066 (not 
toll-free numbers).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Congress established the National Indian 
Gaming Commission under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 (25 
U.S.C. 2701-21) (``IGRA'') to regulate gaming on Indian lands. The NIGC 
issued a proposed rule updating various NIGC regulations and 
streamlining procedures. The NIGC then published it in the Federal 
Register on December 22, 2008 (73 FR 78242). The proposed rule provided 
for public comments to be submitted by February 5, 2009. The NIGC is 
extending the comment period to March 9, 2009. Comments should be 
submitted on or before that date.

    Dated: January 14, 2009.
Philip N. Hogen,
Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission.
Norman H. DesRosiers,
Vice Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission.
[FR Doc. E9-1346 Filed 1-23-09; 8:45 am]
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